60th Wedding Anniversary: Homer and Shirley Andersen

They were married June 13, 1948, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sterling, with the Rev. William Faulds officiating. Until 1958, they lived in Padroni, then in Sterling until moving to Brush in 1972.

An anniversary celebration was held in Greeley with their three children, Doug and wife Vicky of Wellington, Joan Thompson of Nampa, Idaho, and Ted and wife Penni of Longmont, and their families.

Homer is the oldest of nine children, who were also present for the celebration. All members of the wedding party are still living.

Homer transferred from Sterling to Brush in 1972 and retired with Public Service of Colorado in 1986. Shirley was a secretary at Brush High School until her retirement the following year.

RE-1 Valley School District has announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program.
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